Camden Chat · Nov 1, 2023
Jordan Westburg immediately contributed as a rookie
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsGunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday went back-to-back as the top ranked prospects in baseball, but the two were never the only infielders expected to make an impact for the Orioles.
Coby Mayo, Joey Ortiz and Connor Norby all hope to carve out a role next year. Jordan Westburg, a first-round pick in 2020, did just that in the second half of this season.
The Orioles promoted Westburg on June 26. The Mississippi State product played second, shortstop and third base at Triple-A and made a few appearances in both outfield corners. Baltimore’s magnificent infield depth required Westburg and his peers to develop defensive versatility early in their professional career.